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Friday, July 30, 2010

Dallas County, TX Focus

Houston Mayor Bill White is running for Governor of Texas against incumbent Republican and avowed friend of BP Rick Perry. Despite Republican Perry's ability to raise huge donations from oil executives and the very rich (About 20 percent of Perry's money comes from ony 25 wealthy donors who gave at least $50,000 each), Bill White has raised more money than Perry, making this a competitive race.

I hear the Bill White campaign is in particular need of volunteers in Dallas, so you, my readers in Dallas, are in demand. A campaign is only as good as its volunteers, so PLEASE take some time to help out Bill White and defeat BP's buddy, Rick Perry. Your efforts can make a big difference.

Stonewall Democrats of Dallas is an organization of politically active individuals working for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community in the city of Dallas and the state of Texas.

Website: http://www.stonewalldemocratsofdallas.org

General Membership Meetings are held on the the 3rd Tuesday of every month. We welcome visitors and those interested in possible Membership, to attend our meetings!

Location: Ojeda's, 4617 Maple Ave. Dallas TX 75219When: 6:30 PM

Biodiesel in Dallas:

Biodiesel is an American produced fuel that is cleaner than traditional diesel. Up to B20 (a 20% blend of biodiesel and traditional diesel) any diesel engine, car or truck, can run on it. Above B20, some older engines may have problems but newer diesel engines should be ok. Here are some gas stations selling biodiesel near Dallas/Ft. Worth:

Green Spot Market and Fuels: 702 N Buckner Blvd, Dallas, TX 75218, 214-319-7768 Offers B5 (good for any diesel engine) and B99 (good for newer diesel engines, may not be good in some older engines). Open 6AM-9PM.

DFW Biodiesel: 2561 E Long Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76137, 817-875-5147. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine) and B100 (good for newer diesel engines, may not be good in some older engines). Open 24 HOURS.

Find out about the Dallas County DA Office, one of the more advanced DA's office in the nation and the reason I became inspired to focus on Dallas County. They have championed a program to confirm the guilt of convicted felons to ensure that the REAL criminals are taken off the street. Their efforts have been extremely successful. And find out about careers with the Dallas DA Department.

DALLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZATIONS:

Dallas County Young DemocratsURL: http://www.dallasyoungdemocrats.org For Dallas Area Democrats between the agaes of 14 and 36.Renee Hartley, PresidentEmail: president@dallasyoungdemocrats.org